Sample collecting device

A sampling device for collecting a bodily fluid, the device comprising:

• a membrane penetration device comprising a membrane penetration element for penetrating a membrane to release a bodily fluid;
• a collecting element adapted to take up the bodily fluid, the collecting element being engaged with the membrane penetration device.

A sampling device for collecting a bodily fluid, the device comprising:

• a membrane penetration device including a membrane penetration element for penetrating a membrane to release a bodily fluid;
• and a device engagement member adapted to engage with a test strip or a swab.

A sampling device for collecting a bodily fluid, the sampling device comprising a membrane penetration device including a membrane penetration element for penetrating a membrane to release a bodily fluid;

• and a container for retaining at least a portion of the bodily fluid after release;
• optionally wherein the membrane penetration element has a penetration end and the container is in the form of a cap adapted to cover the penetration end of the membrane penetration element prior to use and retain the bodily fluid after use,

A sampling device for collecting a bodily fluid, the device comprising a membrane penetration device including a membrane penetration element for piercing a membrane to release a bodily fluid;

• and a cap, the cap being adapted to store bodily fluids and including a cap closure element for closing the cap.